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NUP's Mwiru and Balimwezo accuse Electoral Commission of tallying irregularities, including Jinja City mayor race

Electoral Malpractice Single source Jinja Feb 2026 (day not reported) Severity: 1/5

Kampala Lord Mayor winner Ronald Balimwezo and Jinja South West MP-elect Paul Mwiru, both of NUP, criticised the Electoral Commission over alleged tallying irregularities, The Independent reports. Mwiru alleged that the NRM candidate, helped by electoral officials, won the Jinja City mayor seat through falsified declaration forms, some showing more votes than turnout.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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